Lewis and Clark County Property Taxes

Lewis and Clark County, Montana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

60.2% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$241/mo escrow

#33 of 56 counties in Montana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.81%

vs. Montana Avg60.2% above
vs. National Avg7.3% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$358,200

State avg $251,520

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,973

$248/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,744

$229/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#33

of 56 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Lewis and Clark County, Montana

Lewis and Clark taxes above national average

At 0.806%, Lewis and Clark's effective property tax rate exceeds the national median of 0.71%, placing it in the upper third nationally. The county's median tax bill of $2,886 runs 7% higher than the nation's $2,690, reflecting both strong home values and steeper rates.

5th highest rate in Montana

Lewis and Clark ranks 5th among Montana's 56 counties for effective tax rate at 0.806%, well above the state average of 0.767%. Only Missoula, Liberty, Meagher, and Glacier counties tax property more aggressively.

Pricier homes, pricier taxes

Lewis and Clark's median home value of $358,200 tops nearby Lincoln County ($258,700) and Meagher County ($244,400), driving a median tax bill of $2,886. That's $387 more than Lincoln County residents pay annually, despite similar tax rates across the region.

Your $2,886 annual tax bill

A typical Lewis and Clark home worth $358,200 generates an annual property tax of $2,886—or $240 per month. With a mortgage, you'll pay $2,973 annually; without, $2,744.

You might be overassessed

Studies show 10-15% of homeowners statewide overpay property taxes due to assessment errors. Lewis and Clark residents can request a free reappraisal if recent sales nearby show lower values—a process that takes weeks and costs nothing.

How Lewis and Clark County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Lewis and Clark County$2,886
Montana State Average$1,802
National Average$1,924

Lewis and Clark County

0.81%

Effective rate

Montana Avg

0.72%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lewis and Clark County, Montana?
The effective property tax rate in Lewis and Clark County, Montana is 0.81%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Lewis and Clark County?
The median annual property tax payment in Lewis and Clark County is $2,886. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,973, while those without a mortgage pay $2,744.
How does Lewis and Clark County compare to the Montana average?
Lewis and Clark County's effective tax rate of 0.81% is higher than the Montana state average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax in Lewis and Clark County is $2,886, compared to the state average of $1,802.
What is the median home value in Lewis and Clark County, Montana?
The median home value in Lewis and Clark County, Montana is $358,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Lewis and Clark County property tax rate higher than the Montana average?
Lewis and Clark County's effective property tax rate of 0.81% is higher than the Montana average of 0.72%. This difference of 0.09% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Lewis and Clark County rank for property taxes in Montana?
Lewis and Clark County ranks #33 out of 56 counties in Montana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.81% and median annual tax of $2,886, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.